Tips for healthy and chap-free lips

While many people devote their time to a personalized anti-aging skin care regimen, they often disregard the need to be mindful of delicate lip care. If this is ignored, just like the rest of the face, this area will indeed show unmistakable signs of aging.

A good regimen promotes healthy, chap-free, soft, and plump lips.

Unlike other parts of the face, lips are void of sebaceous glands. Because of this, they are susceptible to dryness which then leads to chapping. The area also has few cellular layers which cause it to be rather fragile.

There are several reasons behind lip structure changes. The main ones, however, are the following:

• Aging
• Smoking
• Sun exposure

These above topics can make the hands of a grandfather time move quickly forward. But on the flipside, there are some simple steps to help pull those clock-hands back.

The most important thing a consumer can do is to purchase a lip product with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF). Using a SPF product is especially helpful if one spends their work or playtime outdoors.

So please not only apply sunscreen to the face and neck, but to the lips, as well.

It has also been proven that sun exposure could be one reason for lip cancer. Using a SPF balm coupled with a wide-brim hat can help fight off powerful rays.

Researchers have also discovered that smoking can increase a person’s risk of lip cancer, as well.

And on the subject of smoking, it’s also been revealed that the habit can further dry out the lips and drain the color in them due to a drop in oxygen supply.

Some manufacturers have decided to not include petroleum-derived elements. Apparently, some research has indicated that this property may dry out the skin.

When searching for ingredients in a lip product, do remember that seeking conditioning properties is highly recommended. Here are some important formulas to keep an eye out for:

• Green Tea
• Zinc Oxide
• Vitamin C and E
• Macadamia Nut Oil
• Beeswax
• Lemon Peel Oil
• Shea Butter
• Sunflower Seed Oil
• Avocado Oil
• Carnauba Wax

Some SPF lip conditioners also offer anti-aging plumping properties. Ingredients in these types of conditioners may include Dehydrasomes, Volulip and Kinetin. The synergy among these properties also promotes collagen production.

Like any routine, one will begin to notice a youthful change in their lips after a few weeks. For some, even a shorter time than this.